Regulatory Matters (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
CBLR, Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	$ 797,672	$ 750,159
For Capital Adequacy Purposes	$ 524,234	$ 498,148
CBLR, Ratio [Abstract]
Actual Ratio	0.1369	0.1355
For Capital Adequacy Purposes	0.09	0.09
Community Trust Bank, Inc [Member]
Regulatory Matter [Abstract]
Maximum dividend without Approval	$ 105,700
CBLR, Amount [Abstract]
Actual Amount	766,180	$ 714,727
For Capital Adequacy Purposes	$ 521,612	$ 495,727
CBLR, Ratio [Abstract]
Actual Ratio	0.1322	0.1298
For Capital Adequacy Purposes	0.09	0.09

Amount of community bank leverage ratio as defined by regulatory framework.

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Amount of minimum community bank leverage ratio required for capital adequacy as defined by regulatory framework.

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Ratio of minimum community bank leverage ratio to average assets required for capital adequacy as defined by regulatory framework.

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Ratio of community bank leverage ratio to average assets as defined by regulatory framework.

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Amount of dividends that can be declared or paid without approval of regulatory agency.

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